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Italy’s summer hits of 2026
2026-08-13 | 7 mins.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the hits that are defining Italy’s summer of 2026.
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Five songs to enjoy this summer
2026-08-06 | 8 mins.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco continues his summer celebrations with five songs to enjoy this season.
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The summer is magic: A collection of sunny songs
2026-07-30 | 8 mins.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates summer with five songs to add to your beach, lake or poolside playlist this season.
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The summery Spanish charts
2026-07-23 | 7 mins.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco heads to Spain to hear the summer’s top songs, including Quevedo’s ode to the island of La Graciosa.
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The Global Countdown’s World Cup final: Which country’s music will come out on top?
2026-07-16 | 11 mins.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the final instalment of our World Cup of music. But between South Korea, Turkey, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde, Argentina and Colombia, which nation will strike the right chord?

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About The Global Countdown

Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world’s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it’s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.

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